One of my passions is writing and speaking about the value of our work. How Christians do their work for the Lord, serving Him, no matter what that work is.
Recently, CityAlight released a new five song EP, titled Hear the Hallelujahs Roar. One of the songs on the project is titled “My Labour Is Not In Vain”, a beautiful song written by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Tiarne Tranter and Michael Farren, with Tranter singing lead vocals.
The first verse of the song is:
My work in Christ is not in vain
My labor will not fail
For when I toil in Jesus’ name
His purpose will prevail

This verse is based on 1 Corinthians 15:58, which reads:

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

It is of such comfort to know that the work we do in Christ is not in vain. Some believe that it is only the work of a pastor or missionary that is of value, but that is not the case at all. All work done serving the Lord is of value.

The second verse of the song is:

The tasks that You have set for me
I may not understand
Yet I will follow where You lead
I trust Your sovereign hand

Have you ever felt that the work you were doing was of no value, that it was worthless? You may not understand why the Lord has you doing that work, but we are to trust him and follow Him where He leads us.

The chorus of the song is:

So may all I do, be it great or small
Bring glory to Your name
In Your grace alone I will carry on
Your promise to me remains
My labour is not in vain

The chorus brings 1 Corinthians 15:58 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 together. 1 Corinthians 10:31 reads:

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

That verse is similar to Colossians 3:23, one of my favorites regarding our work, which reads:

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

The remaining two verses encourage us to seek the lost, just as the Lord searched for us, to persevere, for soon we will be home at rest in our work, complete in Him.

This is a wonderful new song about our work, be it great or small. May all we do bring glory to His name. Our labor is not in vain.  You can watch the video for the song here.